Seattle Sounders FC - Friendly B vs Celtichttp://www.soundersfc.com/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic
enSounders FC Weekly - Week 16http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/07/18/sounders-fc-weekly-week-16
<div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Highlights from the Sounders friendly match against Celtic and Week 16 match against DC United. Watch Sounders FC Weekly each week on KONG 6/16. A re-run of each show can be seen on NWCN at 11pm PT on Monday. </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2010">2010</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/sigi-schmid">Sigi Schmid</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/arlo-white">Arlo White</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-weekly">Sounders FC Weekly</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/blaise-nkufo">Blaise Nkufo</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/david-estrada">David Estrada</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/roger-levesque">Roger Levesque</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/zach-scott">Zach Scott</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/adrian-hanauer">Adrian Hanauer</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/game-17-dc-united">Game 17 at DC United</a></div></div></div>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:37:00 +0000Anonymous8404 at http://www.soundersfc.comSounders FC 1, Celtic FC 2http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/07/18/sounders-fc-1-celtic-fc-2
<div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">After playing a man down for nearly 60 minutes the Sounders FC fall to Celtic FC 2-1 in front of 45,631 fans at Qwest field.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2010">2010</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/sigi-schmid">Sigi Schmid</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/blaise-nkufo">Blaise Nkufo</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/david-estrada">David Estrada</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/qwest-field">Qwest Field</a></div></div></div>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:14:00 +0000Anonymous8405 at http://www.soundersfc.comUnexpected Opportunityhttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/07/18/unexpected-opportunity
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>Tacoma Tide goalkeeper Jordan Jennings made a surprise appearance for the Sounders FC, but he couldn't hold off Celtic FC in a 2-1 loss in a friendly at Qwest Field.</strong>
<p>SEATTLE - Jordan Jennings did not expect to play Sunday afternoon in a friendly against Celtic FC. The Seattle University product and Tacoma native planned to sit on the bench while Terry Boss handled goalkeeping duties. The Tacoma Tide FC goalkeeper didn’t even bring his parents to the game because he thought there was no chance he would touch the field.</p>
<p>However, a 29<sup>th</sup> minute red card to Boss for “denying a goal scoring opportunity” pushed Jennings into the match.</p>
<p>Just one day after Jennings sat the bench while his PDL team drew 1-1 with Washington Crossfire in front of 25 people at Seattle’s Interbay Stadium, he was lined up against Greece international Georgios Samaras taking a penalty kick in front of 45,631 at Qwest Field in a match that was televised nationally on ESPN.</p>
<p>“I just remember seeing him in the World Cup with Greece. I’m thinking, ‘Am I really taking a PK from this guy?’” Jennings said. “It was amazing.”</p>
<p>Samaras converted the penalty and Patrick McCourt added a second half goal. David Estrada scored his first goal as a Sounder, but it wasn’t enough to reel in the Scottish Premier League club and Celtic finished with a 2-1 win.</p>
<p>“It still ended up being a decent game. It could have been a good game. It was a good game spoiled by I thought a poor decision,” Sounders FC head coach Sigi Schmid said. “It is what it is. I'm proud of how our team continued to play. I’m glad we pulled a goal back. I’m disappointed with the second goal we gave up because I felt we were a little lazy on our defending on that, but I was proud of our mentality and the way we played in the second half.”</p>
<p>Samaras got away on a break up the middle and Boss sprung off his line to slow down the Celtic midifelder. In his lunge for the ball, he ended up catching Samaras by the foot and he went down, though the ball was still close enough to him that he knocked it into the net. However, referee Paul Ward ruled that Boss deserved a red card ejection on the play and he sent off the Sounders backup goalkeeper.</p>
<p>At that point, Jennings began warming up, subbing on for forward Fredy Montero as the Sounders shifted their formation while down a man for the remaining 61 minutes.</p>
<p>“I thought the referee should have just let the goal stand and common sense prevails, but I think he had already made the decision to give the penalty,” Celtic FC manager Neil Lennon said. “Sometimes it’s worthwhile to play against 10 men to see how we adapt although I probably would have preferred 11 on 11.”</p>
<p>Samaras lined up over the PK and knocked it high and left while Jennings guessed low and right, giving Celtic the 1-0 lead.</p>
<p>Jennings was unfazed by the goal, though, and went on to have three saves, allowing McCourt to score in the 64<sup>th</sup> minute on a tough ball to stop.</p>
<p>“Going against Celtic a man down, things were looking grim. It’s awesome we kept them within one. I thought we played well and handled them the best we could,” said Jennings.</p>
<p>On the offensive side, Estrada played a focused 26 minutes, smashing two shots and scoring his first Sounders FC goal while narrowly missing on the other.</p>
<p>In the 66<sup>th</sup> minute, he took a pass from Taylor Graham, took a couple of touches to create some space at the top of the box, then hammered it past goalkeeper Dominic Cervi - the only American on the Celtic roster. The goal trimmed Celtic’s lead to 2-1.</p>
<p>“He hit a bomb. I don't know if Cervi ever saw it,” Schmid said. “He stepped up. It was one of those balls that sits right for you and he took his chance.”</p>
<p>Seattle’s top pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft nearly tied it up in stoppage time as Seattle put on a passing clinic as the ball touched nearly all of their players before falling to Estrada on the right side of the box for another crushed shot. Cervi got a piece of this one though and parried it into the crossbar and away for a corner kick.</p>
<p>“I was just trying to give a little spark to the game,” said Estrada, who was placed on Injured Reserve with a hamstring strain and a sprained toe. “I’m just waiting for my chance and hoping I can get some games in.”</p>
<p>Estrada is still eligible to play in Open Cup, Champions League and friendlies, but the Injured Reserve keeps him ineligible for MLS play until September 4, when the Sounders travel to Gillette Stadium to face the New England Revolution, at the earliest.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, striker Blaise Nkufo made his Sounders FC debut, starting alongside Montero and playing the first 60 minutes before giving way to Roger Levesque.</p>
<p>“When you have a new player, you have to integrate with him and he needs to integrate to the team and we need to understand what he can do. He showed that he can be a forward for us and bring other players into the game, which is a good attribute to have,” Schmid said. “He’s been off since the World Cup, so as his fitness improves and his touch improves, I think we’re going to have a lot of joy.”</p>
<p>He made an impact nearly immediately, laying a ball off to Miguel Montaño for a shot in the 2<sup>nd</sup> minute of the match, though Montaño missed wide on the left-footed shot.</p>
<p>Then in the 10<sup>th</sup> minute Nkufo took a quick cross from Montero, but was hit hard from behind and his attempt was instantly cleared by Celtic defender Jos Hooiveld.</p>
<p>“I was happy to finally play in my first game with my new teammates. I can now move on and focus on the next game,” Nkufo said. “We are going to work together on the field. We have some time. This was my first game and we showed some good signs today.”</p>
<p>The Sounders return to training on Tuesday after a day off and will host the Colorado Rapids Sunday at Qwest Field.</p>
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<strong>Scoring Summary<br />Sounders FC -</strong> David Estrada (Taylor Graham) 66.<br /><strong>Celtic FC -</strong> Georgios Samaras (PK) 32; Patrick McCourt (Milan Misun) 64.</p>
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<strong>Lineups<br />Sounders FC -</strong> Terry Boss, Zach Scott, Tyrone Marshall (Patrick Ianni 74), Taylor Graham, Tyson Wahl, Sanna Nyassi (Steve Zakuani 70), Osvaldo Alonso (Nathan Sturgis 59), Peter Vagenas (Pat Noonan 75), Miguel Montaño (David Estrada 64), Blaise Nkufo (Roger Levesque 60), Fredy Montero (Jordan Jennings 32).<br /><strong>Celtic FC -</strong> Dominic Cervi, Andreas Hinkel, Paul Caddis (Paul McGowan 67), Jos Hooiveld, Milan Misun, Patrick McCourt (Benjamin Hutchison 85), Simon Ferry, Ki Sung Yueng (Marc Crosas 71), Cillian Sheridan (Charles Mulgrew 56), Georgios Samaras (James Forrest 46), Morten Rasmussen (Marc Fortune 56).</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2010">2010</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div></div></div>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:37:00 +0000Anonymous3873 at http://www.soundersfc.comEmerald Spire: Kenneth & Gemma Wilsonhttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/07/18/emerald-spire-kenneth-gemma-wilson
<div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Kenneth & Gemma Wilson present the Emerald Spire to Celtic FC captain Ki Sung Yueng prior to Sounders friendly at Qwest.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2010">2010</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/emerald-spire">Emerald Spire</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/qwest-field">Qwest Field</a></div></div></div>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:25:00 +0000Anonymous8406 at http://www.soundersfc.comGolden Scarf: J.R. Celskihttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/07/18/golden-scarf-jr-celski
<div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Majority Owner Joe Roth presenting Olympic Speed Skater J.R. Celski with the Golden Scarf prior to the Sounders match against Celtic FC.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2010">2010</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/golden-scarf">Golden Scarf</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/qwest-field">Qwest Field</a></div></div></div>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:01:00 +0000Anonymous8407 at http://www.soundersfc.comCeltic FC Previewhttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/07/17/celtic-fc-preview
<div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Coming off their last minute victory in DC the Sounders are prepared to host a team from across the pond as Celtic FC come to Qwest Field.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2010">2010</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/sigi-schmid">Sigi Schmid</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/blaise-nkufo">Blaise Nkufo</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/kasey-keller">Kasey Keller</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/terry-boss">Terry Boss</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/adrian-hanauer">Adrian Hanauer</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/starfire-sports-complex">Starfire Sports Complex</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/virginia-mason-athletic-center">Virginia Mason Athletic Center</a></div></div></div>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:32:00 +0000Anonymous8408 at http://www.soundersfc.comFans to Present Emerald Spirehttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/05/12/fans-present-emerald-spire
<div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>Sounders FC seek fans to present Dale Chihuly's Emerald Spire to team captains at Boca Juniors and Celtic FC matches.</strong>
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<strong>RENTON</strong> <strong>, Wash.</strong> – The Seattle Sounders FC and Chihuly Studio announced today an opportunity for a Sounders FC fan aged 16 years or younger to participate in pre-match activities prior to this year’s Boca Junior’s match on May 26 and Celtic FC match on July 18 at Qwest Field. The winner will also receive a glassblowing demonstration at Chihuly Studio to see how the <em>Emerald Spire</em> award was created. </p>
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Fans are invited to submit an essay of 200 words or less on how the nominee best exemplifies the Sounders FC core values: Passion, Community, Courage and Excellence. Winners will be selected by a Sounders FC front office committee and members of Team Chihuly. </p>
<p>Dale Chihuly created the striking <em>Emerald Spire</em> that features a unique mirrored surface based on Chihuly’s <em>Venetian</em> series of hand-blown glass. The artwork which boasts an emerald feather stands approximately 20” high and measures 5” in width at its base. </p>
<p>Last year, renowned artist Dale Chihuly announced that he would create a unique piece of commemorative artwork to be presented to the Seattle Sounders FC friendly opponents. </p>
<p>For more information and to submit an essay visit <a href="%7E/link.aspx?_id=30241E9E3E0B44FB9639DF868F506994&amp;_z=z"><strong>this page</strong></a>.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/friendly-vs-boca-juniors">Friendly A vs Boca Juniors</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2010">2010</a></div></div></div>Wed, 12 May 2010 12:09:00 +0000Anonymous734 at http://www.soundersfc.comBoca and Celtic are cominghttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/04/28/boca-and-celtic-are-coming
<div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Reaction from the Sounders FC as they learn that two storied franchises, Boca Juniors from Argentina and Celtic FC from Scotland, are coming to Qwest Field this season for Friendlies A and B.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2010">2010</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/sigi-schmid">Sigi Schmid</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/adrian-hanauer">Adrian Hanauer</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/roger-levesque">Roger Levesque</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/patrick-ianni">Patrick Ianni</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/tyson-wahl">Tyson Wahl</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/friendly-vs-boca-juniors">Friendly A vs Boca Juniors</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div></div></div>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:54:00 +0000Anonymous8521 at http://www.soundersfc.comStoried Clubs Come To Qwesthttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/04/28/storied-clubs-come-qwest
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>The Sounders FC announced Wednesday that long-historied franchises Boca Juniors and Celtic FC will visit Qwest Field in summer friendlies.</strong>
<p>For the second straight season, the Sounders FC will have the chance to test themselves against some of the most storied clubs in the world.</p>
<p>Last year, UEFA Champions League semifinalist Chelsea came to Seattle to face the Sounders in July, then UEFA’s champion FC Barcelona visited in August. This time around it’s legendary Argentinean club Boca Juniors and Scottish giants FC Celtic.</p>
<p>“These are two very storied franchises that will bring a lot of fun to Qwest Field in May and July. It will be a great challenge again,” Sounders FC owner/GM Adrian Hanauer said. “It’s an opportunity for us to test ourselves against some of the best teams internationally and we are looking forward to it.”</p>
<p>One of the best-known teams in South America, Boca Juniors is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They have won 23 national championships and a total of 41 official tournaments since their inception in 1905. They will play at Qwest Field on Friendly Ticket A on May 26.</p>
<p>Then July 18, the Sounders FC will host Celtic FC in Friendly B. Winners of 34 Scottish Cups and 42 League Championships, Celtic comes with a winning pedigree over the course of their 122-year history. </p>
<p>“Celtic and Boca may not be the recognizable brands of Barcelona, Real Madrid or Manchester United, but they are still huge brands worldwide. We’re very happy to have those teams coming in,” Hanauer said. “We wanted teams that were going to bring their best players, so in some of the conversations with some of the bigger teams around the world it was clear that half the team might be missing for the World Cup. That didn’t sit well with us, relative to delivering to our fans. We wanted to find some teams that were likely to not be missing significant portions of their rosters.”</p>
<p>To the players and coaches, the game provides an opportunity to play on a slightly grander stage than the typical league match against clubs with worldwide clout.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2010">2010</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/friendly-vs-boca-juniors">Friendly A vs Boca Juniors</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/qwest-field">Qwest Field</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/buenos-aires">Buenos Aires</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/seattle">Seattle</a></div></div></div>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:13:00 +0000Anonymous3909 at http://www.soundersfc.comSounders FC Announce Two International Friendlieshttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/04/28/sounders-fc-announce-two-international-friendlies
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>The Sounders will host Boca Juniors on May May 26th and Celtic on July 18th</strong>RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Sounders FC announced today they will host Argentina's Boca Juniors, on May 26 and Scotland's Celtic on July 18 on the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field. <br /> <br />"We promised our fans a diverse flavor of international soccer and are thrilled to bring Boca and Celtic to the Pacific Northwest," said Sounders FC Owner and General Manager Adrian Hanauer. "These two storied clubs have secured their place as elite franchises during the last century."<br /> <br />Celtic is making its fourth trip to Seattle and its third to Qwest Field. Winners of a record 34 Scottish cups and 42 league championships, the "Bhoys" from Glasgow boast a huge worldwide fan base. They are instantly recognizable for their green-and-white hooped jerseys. Celtic was the first British club to win a European championship in 1967. It met the NASL Sounders in 1981, and returned to face Manchester United in 2003 and Chelsea in 2004.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/friendly-vs-boca-juniors">Friendly A vs Boca Juniors</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/friendly-b-vs-celtic">Friendly B vs Celtic</a></div></div></div>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:57:00 +0000Anonymous3910 at http://www.soundersfc.com